Vince Ector hails from the musical city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended the University of Pennsylvania. Trained in Music beginning at age nine through GAMP, a music magnet school in Philadelphia that also enabled him to study at Temple University while still a junior high school student. He then began studying privately with drummers such as, Mickey Roker, Ralph Peterson Jr., and Armand Santarelli, as well as performing for six years as a percussionist with the United States Army Band.
As a performer, he has worked with jazz luminaries that include: Freddie Hubbard, Gloria Lynne, Charles Earland, James Moody, Hank Jones, Slide Hampton, Bobby Watson,
Lou Donaldson, Randy Weston, Claudio Roditi, Ben E. King, Dr Lonnie Smith, Ron Carter, Ralph Peterson Jr., Melvin Sparks, and Shirley Scott.
Most recently, Vincent produced his second CD as a leader entitled “Renewal of the Spirit” for Mambo Maniacs Records. This recording features Bobby Watson on Saxophones and four of Vincent’s original compositions. He is featured performing on drum set, djembe and sangba African drums. His first CD, “Rhythm Master” features the great Eddie Henderson on trumpet. Vincent also produced a tribute recording for the late Charles Earland on the High Note record label. This recording features Joey DeFrancesco, Pat Martino and Eric
Alexander. Vincent can also be heard on recordings by artists as diverse as: Gloria Lynne, Ben E. King, Jimmy Bruno, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Charles Earland, Sue Terry, Bob DeVos, Sharel Cassity and Akiko Tsuruga, as well as appearing as a musician on ABC television’s “One Life to Live” daytime soap opera.
Vincent is a sought after arts-in-education teaching artist who founded Arts For Kids Inc. (www.artsforkids.net), a not-for-profit arts organization in 2001. Arts For Kids provides arts education services for students and educators in the NYC tri-state area and is the recipient of numerous grants and awards for their outstanding organizational achievements.
hey you! i just noticed you're playing the somers pt. jazz fest the same day as i...i'm sorry i'll miss seeing and hearing you. dang. hope you are well..happy new year! love, peace, gina
Yo! Vince, Thanks for gettin back to me bro. I know that you stay busy, but yeah it would be hip if you could come by the Clef Club the next time you're in Philly and do a workshop for my drum students, as well as a chance for us to catch up:-)Much Respect & Continued Success!! Peace Tony Stickman Wyatt
Howdy from Times Square Vince, thanks for the blast and Add-On across the river, good man! Everything's A-OK here..last night went to see Premier of LOVE GURU, I'm playing Hammond organ on the soundtrack backing up Telma Hopkins. Excellent comedy, funny as hell. I'm on mornings on KYOURADIO 1550 HammondCast Show and hitting some gigs. Try to stop by Local 802 Mon. night sessions if possible. All the best, Jon http://ascap. com/network/audioportraits/Jon_Hammond_Rent/ *Member AFM Local 802, Local 6 / ASCAP Publisher
Waoooh !!!!! Great that you found me!!!! I'm very happy to see you here on Myspace, I'm doing great right now in Greece having a ball ;-)))) Hope to see and play with you soon All the best
hey vince!! nice to hear from u i see u got lots of gigs lined up, that's cool! i play at the kitano on april 3rd, will be in town for a few days come and see me if you're free. will send regards to other the greek malakes here! best dim
Thank you very much for the request. In name of my country..thank you so much for your interest in our country,culture,music,our people...for us Cabo Verde... A big hug with love from Cabo Verde!
